Issue 114

May 2014

Inside the fight camp of the women’s champion ahead of her UFC 170 clash against Sara McMann

JANUARY 2014

SUNDAY 26TH

Ronda rounds off another tough week of training by sitting down to watch the WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view with her friends and teammates Shayna Baszler, Jessamyn Duke and Kaitlin Young. The group of female fighters cheer for their favourite pro wrestler: MMA and BJJ enthusiast CM Punk. 

TUESDAY 28TH

It’s another early-morning drive to training for Rousey as she cruises down the sun-lit roads of Venice, California, listening to You & Me by Disclosure. Later she posts a photo of herself with her new custom Everlast boxing gloves.

THURSDAY 30TH

The 135lb UFC champion gets a special visit at training when friend and fight legend ‘Judo’ Gene LeBell drops in on her and the team.

FEBRUARY 2014

SATURDAY 1ST

The armbar specialist known as ‘Rowdy’ gets to take a little break from her gruelling training regimen on her 27th birthday. As well as the gifts she receives from friends and family, Ronda get a special delivery from the US armed forces – a framed certificate honouring her success.

TUESDAY 4TH

The Olympic judoka spends the day training with UFC welterweight Jake Ellenberger and world-renowned Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach Rener Gracie. After BJJ training, Ronda keeps her core strong by taking body shots from head coach Edmond Tarverdyan. 

THURSDAY 6TH

Rousey posts some never-before-seen pics from her first fashion-style photoshoot with Brian Bowen Smith, which spread like wildfire across the internet. After honing her striking skills in sparring, Ronda polishes her hand technique ever further on the double-end bag.

MONDAY 10TH

In order to help promote her upcoming title defence against Sara McMann, the champ hosts an open workout and media day, giving interviews and showing off her ever-improving skills.